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Herschel4016

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Robert Hunt
Date:
[17 September 1843]
Source of text:
George Eastman House, 14.17 (C: RS:HS 22.168)
Summary:

Comments on RH's chromatype photographic process and other processes tried by JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10752

From:
Robert Hunt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 November 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.104
Summary:

Has received from the P.M. proof of an article replying to the attack of [L. F.] Moser on RH, also details of a new instrument by J. W. Draper. Would like JH's opinion on the instrument. Has had some good results with the fluorates recently.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10753

From:
Robert Hunt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 December 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.105
Summary:

Would like his views on a name for the combination of hydrogen and chlorine. Comments on the various theories. Has replied to [L. F.] Moser.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10754

From:
Robert Hunt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 January 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.106
Summary:

Thanks for his instructive letter. Comments on the terms suggested for the chemical change. Has now improved his chromatype process. Unable to continue his researches on light owing to lack of finance.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10755

From:
Robert Hunt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 February 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.107
Summary:

Encloses some specimens of photographs made by the use of chloride of gold and bichromate of potash. Comments on the process.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10756

From:
Robert Hunt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 March 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.108
Summary:

Outlines his domestic history. If JH knows of a suitable position vacant that may suit RH he would be pleased to hear of it. Cannot understand JH's lack of success with the photographic process RH uses. His own book is printed and is waiting for an engraving. Will send him a copy.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10757

From:
Robert Hunt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 April 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.109
Summary:

Is most grateful for JH's offer of assistance for one of his sons. Suggests the second one would be most suitable. Is certain Sir Charles Lemon, their president, would support him.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10758

From:
Robert Hunt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 May 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.110
Summary:

Charles Lemon has communicated to him the result of an application made by JH to Prince Albert on behalf of one of RH's children. Is deeply grateful for his assistance.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10759

From:
Robert Hunt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 May 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.112
Summary:

Sends a copy of G. R. Anson's letter to Charles Lemon regarding a scholarship for one of RH's children. Is deeply grateful to JH for his nomination and support.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10760

From:
Robert Hunt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 May 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.113
Summary:

Sending some specimens of photographs by a new process that he thinks is unrivalled for simplicity and sensibility. Comments on his method. Has sent an account of another curious process to the P.M. His little boy will go to Christ's Hospital in July or September.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10761

From:
Robert Hunt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 September 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.114
Summary:

Has just returned from London where he has taken his son, ready to go to Christ's Hospital. Would have called on JH but believed he was not at Collingwood. Hopes to meet him at York. Comment on his recent photographic work. Would like to obtain a position in London.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10762

From:
Robert Hunt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 October 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.115
Summary:

Returns his interesting specimens. Has read his communication in the Physical and Chemical sections. Regarding the use of certain terms. Had long discussion with W. H. Fox Talbot on matters of Light. Has been offered a position at the Birmingham Institution. Is there any chance of obtaining a position in London?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10763

From:
Robert Hunt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 December 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.116
Summary:

Received the enclosed silver plate on which is an impression made by the moon; has he any comments. Has been experimenting with solution of bichromate of potash and sulphate of copper exposed to actinic influence. Has been giving his attention to ferrotypes recently.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10764

From:
Robert Hunt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 March 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.117
Summary:

Has applied to the Council for the position and Michael Faraday has promised him support. Has also heard of a forthcoming vacancy in the Museum of Economic Geology. Is undecided which to apply for and would welcome JH's views.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10765

From:
Robert Hunt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 April 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.118
Summary:

Has been appointed keeper of Mining records at the Museum of Economic Geology. Hopes to meet him personally and thank him for his assistance.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4035

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Robert Hunt
Date:
[13 April 1845]
Source of text:
George Eastman House, 16.17 (C: RS:HS 22.229)
Summary:

Expresses his pleasure at RH's new position at the Museum of Economic Geology.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10766

From:
Robert Hunt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 July 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.119
Summary:

Sends an analysis of the salts he sent him at Cambridge.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10767

From:
Robert Hunt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 December 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.120
Summary:

Has just been showing Michael Faraday some of his experiments on the influence of magnetism of bodies slowly precipitating; comments on this and will be pleased to carry out any experiments for JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10768

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Robert Hunt
Date:
[5 January 1846]
Source of text:
WT 68037.6 (C: RS:HS 10.121 & 22.264)
Summary:

RH's experiments are extremely interesting and deserve to be pursued. Comments on experiments made by Michael Faraday and others relating to the formation of crystals in a magnetic field and the effect such crystals have on polarized light.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10769

From:
Robert Hunt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 April 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.122
Summary:

Has been pursuing his magnetic experiments with crystals and will be publishing a memoir on them. Comments on these experiment. Is there a difference in the mass of the earth at the poles?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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